A new model for PV modules angular losses under field conditions

International Journal of Solar Energy

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 19-31

  Martin N ^a   Ruiz, J M ^b  

^a CIEMAT   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID   (Spain)

Author keywords

Analytical modeling; Angular losses; Optical losses; PV modules; Reflection

Indexed keywords

ANGLE MEASUREMENT; BUILDINGS; DATA REDUCTION; REFLECTION;

FIELD CONDITIONS; PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULES; REFLECTION LOSSES; TILT ANGLE;

PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECTS;

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM;

EID: 6344252436     PISSN: 01425919     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01425910212852     Document Type: Article

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